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Activity Eight - Absorbing Heat Investigation

Activity 8

Absorbing Heat Investigation


  • Sc1/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc1/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying
  • Sc1/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
  • Sc1/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials
Activity Eight - Absorbing Heat Investigation

Activity 8
Absorbing Heat Investigation

Practical Resources:

Relation to Curriculum in England:

  • Sc1/1.1 asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
  • Sc1/1.3 performing simple tests
  • Sc1/1.4 identifying and classifying
  • Sc1/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
  • Sc1/1.6 gathering and recording data to help in answering questions
  • Sc1/3.1c describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials

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How do I use these activities?

This activity is a fun way for your child to learn about which materials absorb heat the quickest. By making predictions and recording the results, they will learn about scientific inquiry and how to use observations to answer simple questions. This resource is aligned with the Science aspect of the National Curriculum of England, making it a great addition to your classroom or home education curriculum for Year One students.

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